Despite Taeil’s criminal accusations and subsequent removal from NCT, netizens were quick to uncover an account from someone who claimed to be a victim of the idol. The claims and emotions expressed by this individual spread rapidly online, eliciting sympathy and sparking a wave of outcry on social media.
On August 28, SM Entertainment issued an official statement announcing Taeil’s departure from NCT. The agency revealed that Taeil was involved in a criminal case related to a sexual crime, which led to his decision to leave the group after thorough discussions.
SM Entertainment stated that Taeil is fully cooperating with the police investigation and promised to release more information about the ongoing case. The agency also expressed remorse for the upsetting news.
After the news broke, Korean media initially spread the story that Taeil’s case was linked to a sexual crime involving a minor of the same gender. The reports quickly caught the attention of the Bangbae Police Station, the department in charge of investigating the case. However, the precinct has refuted these allegations.
“The investigation is unrelated to any sexual crimes against minors of the same gender. Lee In Chun, the Youth and Women’s Division Director of Bangbae Police Station, stated, “I am currently working from home and will review the information on the server tomorrow (August 29th).”
During the ongoing criminal investigation, a separate incident began gaining attention on the internet. On August 29, the posts of Instagram user @agnes_121430 about Taeil became widely shared on social media.
According to online sources, the user accused Taeil of several serious offenses including sexual assault, blackmail, threats to harm her hospitalized mother, hacking, and secretly recording her for six years. Netizens showed their support and sympathy for the victim.
— J.☆ (@kkaibears) August 28, 2024
and thank you to the girl for having the bravery to speak out. you are so appreciated and lovedagnes_121430
— soos ⋅ ̊₊‧ ଳ ‧₊ ̊ ⋅ (@choocho01) August 28, 2024
agnes_121430 idk if you’ll ever see this but i just want to say im so so proud of you for standing up for yourself. i know that was so hard for you but you did it and you deserve to. you’ve probably inspired many more young girls to speak out too. thank you🩷
— kiera (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵) | GIDLE 70TH WIN! (@strwbryuqi) August 28, 2024
English translations to @agnes_121430 ‘s comments on Taeil ‘s ig account pic.twitter.com/dXhPMzKjCm
— ianne forgets her school duties when she’s online (@jjeidee_) August 28, 2024
Taeil has such a big WOMEN fanbase and he gets involved in a sex crime this is not just disgusting this is shameless vile sickening it makes me vomithttps://t.co/SrdJi9wklj
— close ♡ (@cuxtiegirl) August 28, 2024
so taeil sexually assaulted a woman blackmailed her sent death threats to her and her hospitalized mother hacked and hed a hidden camera on her phone AND IT ALL STARTED 6 YEARS AGO? shes 18 now so that means she was a minor and hes 30? ? HE DESERVES WAY MORE THAN JAIL
— ann ♡ (@kiansgguk) August 28, 2024
from the agnes account on instagram about taeil. pic.twitter.com/44wB8xStBH
— arpi (@arpixar) August 28, 2024
“I think about you all day too. You, who tormented me to death and made me want to kill you, hide behind you and you will torment me. I will think of you and curse you until I die. made me.”pic.twitter.com/djHd5StTLs
— tofu 🇲🇽 (@chenlegoree) August 28, 2024
“Moon Tae-il, put my phone down and it’s switched off. If it doesn’t come back, have you been hacking for over 6 years? U did and kept on dancing”Keep in mind that the account had been making accusations for months, currently its account is private. pic.twitter.com/5vPHfqerDd
— tofu 🇲🇽 (@chenlegoree) August 28, 2024
Through Instagram posts and comments from the OP on the official account of both NCT and Taeil, he assured the following: “You stole all my phones? Finally? You’ve been hacking for over 6 years and now you’re fine? I don’t know why everyone cheated on me.”
— tofu 🇲🇽 (@chenlegoree) August 28, 2024
Taeil bore the brunt of the backlash, as fans expressed their condemnation towards the idol for the criminal allegations against him.
“The user @/agnes_121430 posted that it happened 6 years ago. That was 2018 and this m*ron only got caught now? I hope she gets the justice that she deserves. And please, don’t you guys dare involve other members nor mention their names along with this scu*bag name.”
taeil having such a big WOMEN fanbase and he gets involved in a sex crime this is not just disgusting this is shameless vile sickening it makes me vomit
— ana ♡ (@lovinghaech) August 28, 2024
MOON TAEIL, THE CRIMINAL YOU ARE. pic.twitter.com/B9NEEL91IH
— georgette, the daughter of (@muonjo) August 28, 2024
HE HAS A SISTER. HE WORKED WITH MINORS. DREAMIES WERE CHILDREN WHO LOOKED UP TO HIM. HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH CHENLE. WITH ALL OF THEM. 6 YEARS OF THIS BULLSHIT. FUCK YOU MOON TAEIL.
— STAYing for WeZ💙 (@hannahforskz145) August 28, 2024
you mean to tell me this happened 6 years ago and the case was just filed last june 2024 because apparently, he’s been hacking the victim’s phone to hide the evidences… WTF MOON TAEIL?! HOW ARE YOU SLEEPING AT NIGHT KNOWING YOU DID ALL OF THIS!?!
— lou • smoke d-day (@lou_jaeyoonoh) August 28, 2024
moon taeil you are a piece of fucking shit, while everyone was wishing for your recovery you were out at fucking clubs and doing shit to women, you harassed a women for 6 years when you have a SISTER. I hope he goes to hell. you took advantage of WOMEN, your fans and your members
— ً (@aesdive) August 28, 2024
— vexie 𝖆𝖙𝖊 ✯ 🥠복 (@nyanrachas) August 28, 2024
just found out that taeil had been sexualizing the girl since she was 12. and turned 18 now.bro is a p3do and s3xual offender. like you are a kpop idol all this time while being vile? may you rot in jail and hell. pic.twitter.com/3zUhF16jnf
— leviste ★ (@byeoncutie) August 28, 2024
I’m so sorry.. but it’s very disappointing. Fuck you Moon Taeil. 🖕🏻 pic.twitter.com/8eFTNgNVd3
— V (@foraeriyuten) August 28, 2024
put this nasty fucker in jail https://t.co/5zkMf80zGi
— the 🪼 (@taengerins) August 28, 2024
I really don’t understand how ppl can sit there and DEFEND him after this? ?? I pray the victim gets justice he’s so fucking evil https://t.co/8siWIFyt9w
— aloo (@03hoonie) August 28, 2024
ah… korean men never seize to impress me with how disgusting they are every day 👍🏻👍🏻 https://t.co/rvCODYrkvi
— viv (@taufufah_) August 28, 2024
The user @/agnes_121430 posted that it happened 6 years ago. That was 2018 and ngayon lang nahuli ang gago na ‘yan? I hope she gets the justice that she deserves. And please, huwag niyo idamay ang ibang members nor mention their names along with this scumbag name. pic.twitter.com/CWTzuocTkV
— ia (@adihides) August 28, 2024
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